The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)
€ 49,600

€ 46,200

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i is 15 cm longer, 0.2 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 350.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
1291
1790
1951
1298
1788
1970
1790 mm
Width
1788 mm
1951 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1291 mm
Height
1298 mm
2496
4239
2430
4089
4239 mm
Length
4089 mm
2496 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.28 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
E89
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 272.963


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes SLK 350
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
400 NM
350 NM
Mercedes SLK 350
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 350
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5.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.47 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
5.23 kg/bhp
5.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
30 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
35 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
364 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
403 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
Environmental Impact
178.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
204.5 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
255 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
255 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
300 L








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